French Indochina 1937 20 Cent Coin

Size: 5.4 grams

Materials: Silver

Date: French Indochina, 1937

Provenance: Acquired by a Canadian collector

The French Indochina 20 cent coin circulated in the French colony of Indochina during the 20th century. The coin was first issued in 1902 and continued to be minted until 1945.

Obverse:
Marianne seated left with fasces, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
1937 BARRE
Translation: French Republic

Reverse:
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
20 CENT.
TITRE 0.680.POIDS 5GR.4
Translation: French Indochina 0.680 purity,